|
The
Barnard mathematics department is offering a new 1 credit course in
Fall 2009 called Perspectives in Mathematics that is intended for
first and second year students. It should
be taken in addition to a standard mathematics course.
Here
is a sample syllabus.
We are looking for Barnard Students to work
evenings at the Barnard Math Help Room. Click
here for
more information.
HERE IS SOME INFORMATION ABOUT MATH BEYOND CALCULUS
WHY CHOOSE A
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS?
There are many different reasons to major in mathematics:
Some choose the subject because it is beautiful, others because it
is practical and yet others for some combination
of these reasons.
Mathematics is wonderful training for the mind, a great training if
you are thinking of being a lawyer for example, and it has an
increasing range of applications, from the study of the genome and
climate change to financial mathematics and medical statistics.
Mathematics has always been the language of physics, and, with the
advent of computer modeling, is and essential component of almost
all science.
An undergraduate degree in mathematics opens the door to many
professions and to graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines:
the web page
http://www.ams.org/careers/ shows the variety of careers open to
people who major in math-related fields.
Do come to talk to one the Barnard mathematics faculty if you have
any questions.
Also, if you are interested in possibilities for summer mathematical
research, please go to the page
"Opportunities for Research in Mathematics".
This page also contains some links to
various organizations for women in mathematics.
ADVISING
All Barnard students with any questions about math classes are
encouraged to talk to one of the Math Faculty. Here are their office
hours for the first two weeks of classes.
FACULTY OFFICE HOURS
Dave Bayer:
Dave Bayer's office
hours
Daniela De Silva:
Office hours:
Tues 4:00-5:00
Thurs 1:30-2:30
Dusa McDuff:
Tues Jan 27, 12:00-2:00
Thurs Jan 29, 11:00-12:00
Walter Neumann:
On Leave
Dylan Thurston:
Mon Jan 26, 10:00-11:00 & 4:00-5:00
Thurs Jan 29, 10:00-11:00
|